A's Press Releases

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The Oakland A's claimed outfielder Alex Hassan off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles, the club announced today. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A's placed right-handed pitcher A.J. Griffin on the 60-day disabled list as he continues his recovery from Tommy John surgery.

The Oakland Athletics and flagship radio station 95.7 FM The Game have extended their partnership for four years, guaranteeing that A's baseball will be heard on The Game through at least the 2018 season.

The Oakland A's claimed right-handed pitcher Chad Smith off waivers from the Detroit Tigers, the club announced today. To clear a spot on the 40-man roster, the A's placed right-handed pitcher Taylor Thompson on the 60-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.

After a $26.9 million renovation at Hohokam Stadium and Fitch Park in Mesa, Ariz.-the new spring homes of the Oakland A's-the A's announced today that the training facility at Fitch Park will be named the Lew Wolff Training Complex.

The Oakland A's, aiming for their fourth playoff appearance in four years, open the 2015 season and new Spring Training home at Hohokam Stadium and Fitch Park when pitchers and catchers report on Thursday, February 19.